CBRE Group: Strong Financial Performance and Promising Outlook Justify Buy Rating

William Blair analyst Stephen Sheldon has reiterated their bullish stance on CBRE stock, giving a Buy rating yesterday.

Stephen Sheldon has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight CBRE Group’s strong financial performance and promising outlook. The company reported robust first-quarter results, with net revenue and core EBITDA surpassing both estimates and consensus, indicating solid operational execution. Core EPS also exceeded expectations, showcasing CBRE’s ability to deliver growth despite challenging market conditions.
Furthermore, CBRE’s management has maintained its optimistic guidance for 2025, projecting significant growth in core EPS and free cash flow. The company’s new segment reporting structure, which includes advisory services and real estate investments, is expected to drive profit growth across various business lines. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, CBRE’s strong business pipelines and continued activity in both resilient and transactional sectors reinforce the confidence in its future performance.

Sheldon covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Olo, Udemy Inc, and Par Technology. According to TipRanks, Sheldon has an average return of -1.3% and a 42.86% success rate on recommended stocks.

In another report released yesterday, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $160.00 price target.